Homeless Man Struck With Hammer, Robbed
SMITHFIELD — A homeless man said he was struck in the head with a hammer and robbed Monday night near the Neuse River Bridge.
The attack occurred around 9:52 p.m. on West Market Street, according to the Smithfield Police Department. The 53-year-old victim told officers he was pushing his bicycle when a stranger approached and struck him in the head before stealing the bicycle.
About an hour later, at approximately 10:46 p.m., officers located the suspect behind the Johnston County Public Library on East Market Street. Police said the suspect was in possession of the stolen bicycle.
Abdou Joof, 38, who is also listed as homeless, was charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon.
The stolen bicycle was recovered. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of a possible concussion.
Police said the victim did not know the suspect. Joof was being held under a $50,000 secured bond.
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hey let’s build the hobos a million dollar public bathroom with my paycheck i get from going to work
How about we learn to help those who are down on their luck and not bash them or turn our noses up at them
Cry me a river and give those bums your paycheck
Three hots and a cot! Happy camper!
Times are getting bad when the homeless rob the homeless.
A recent transplant from Minnesota ?
What does that mean??
Actually yes, I don’t know if you were being funny or not, but it’s actually true! He is also illegal from Nigeria He should’ve stayed in Minnesota. But since he came to Joco and messed around, he found out he’s with ICE now.
Well he’s not homeless anymore.